Blo TR 173 over Silver Creek Bl
GoodSeneca County, Ohio · .68 MI N of CR 6 · Structure no. 7433239
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blo TR 173 over Silver Creek Bl is a steel truss - thru carrying Blo TR 173 over Silver Creek Bl in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blo TR 173 over Silver Creek Bl built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blo TR 173 over Silver Creek Bl in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Blo TR 173 over Silver Creek Bl carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Blo TR 173 over Silver Creek Bl?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Blo TR 173 over Silver Creek Bl?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.